How do I install a nvidia geforce gtx 260 to a HP Pavilion p6620f?

[ZDT]

  I have opened up my computer case and I can't find the two 6 pin connecters that the video card requires.  What should I do?

[lasvegaswireman · Accepted solution]

You will need to purchase a new power supply, like the Corsair CX500, that has the 2 PCIe power connectors on it. Alternatively, you may be able to find an adapter that changes a molex connector to a PCIe but it isn't really recommended.

[wb2001]

Frank,

This is going to be interesting. According to the GeForce site, that card is 10.5" long.

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-260/specifications

As we know, the motherboard is uATX form factor: 24.4cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4cm (9.6 inches).

[lasvegaswireman]

Looking at the picture of the motherboard below, notice that there are no obstructions in the plane of the PCIe x16 slot and the adjacent PCIe x1 slot. This gives 9+ inches of clear space plus there is nothing between the end of the motherboard and the front of the case. This allows for 4 to 5 more inches... the memory and hard drive cage are below this zone and ODD bays and 3rd hard drive bay are above this zone. I have a p6130y, a p6320y, a p6787c, and a p7-1026... that all use the same basic case... three being identical... one with the same motherboard.

I normally limit my suggestions to cards of 9 inches but I don't see a major issue here. There is plenty of space for the card to fit, even if it is a two slotter.